Love and Hustle

In one of the most personal episodes we’ve ever recorded, we’re sharing the biggest leap of our lives.

After more than 20 years in healthcare, Zach is officially leaving his career as a pharmacist and stepping fully into entrepreneurship. For the first time, we’re all in together.

What started as frustration from running a full-service photography studio grew into something much bigger. After years of juggling disconnected systems and coaching nearly 200 photographers, we decided to build the platform we always wished existed and frankly 

Over the last nine months, Zach has been developing an all-in-one CRM built specifically for high-touch, product-based photographers—combining client management, gallery hosting, album and frame design, communications, sunset-based scheduling, and intelligent weather monitoring into one ecosystem.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why Zach walked away from a six-figure career
• The hidden cost of broken systems
• The platform we’ve been dream of and now quietly building
• The power of “burning the boats”
• Why waiting for the perfect time is often the most expensive decision

Sunset Scheduler — Automatically builds your calendar around sunset times based on your studio location rather than a standard time. 

Weather Monitoring — Tracks conditions seven days out and sends customizable alerts to photographers and clients to be up to date for optimal photo conditions. 

The price of regret is far greater than the price of taking the leap.

If you’ve ever felt called to something bigger, this episode is for you.

Something big is coming.

Two features we’re especially excited about:The biggest lesson?Ready to stop duct taping softwares and create ONE unified client journey with back end design and management built in? We’d love for you to join the waitlist: https://brittanyelise.myflodesk.com/y7kd9mty1j
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🎙️ Episode 23 is LIVE !

This episode dives deep into the world of travel sessions, extended family photography, and what it really means to create a luxury full-service experience for clients who are investing in memories that will last generations.

The planning.
The logistics.
The emotional weight behind documenting an entire family together.

Vacation 🤝 Legacy.
Experience 🤝 Trust.

Learning how to create an effortless experience for families…
And understanding that the photos are often the one thing they’ll keep long after the trip is over.

This episode is an honest, insightful conversation with photographer Chelsey Kraus — exploring the realities of serving travel clients, photographing large extended families, and building a business centered around connection, communication, and artwork that families truly value.

We’re unpacking everything from styling and Zoom planning calls to weather backup plans, artwork sales, and why destination families often become some of the highest-investing and most loyal clients.

This conversation applies whether you’re:

• A photographer in a destination or vacation-heavy market
• Wanting to elevate your client experience
• Curious about serving extended families at a higher level
• Trying to transition into a product-driven photography business
• Or building a full-service experience without a storefront studio

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ The logistics behind luxury travel sessions
✨ Styling large extended families from a distance
✨ Why over-communication builds trust with clients
✨ Coordinating hair + makeup for traveling families
✨ Handling weather backup plans during peak season
✨ The emotional importance of documenting multiple generations together
✨ Why clients investing heavily in vacations also value photography deeply
✨ Creating artwork that families actually live with every day
✨ Running successful Zoom ordering appointments
✨ Why you don’t need a studio to create a luxury experience
✨ Building long-term relationships with families who return year after year
✨ The difference between clients shopping for Instagram vs. their home

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🎙️ Episode 21 is LIVE — Instagram Is Gone… Now What?

This episode is a wake-up call — and a reminder that your business should never live on borrowed ground.

One notification.
One moment.
And everything you built… gone.

Motherhood 🤝 Business.
Marketing 🤝 Ownership.

Learning what it really means to build a sustainable brand…
And what happens when the platform you rely on disappears overnight.

This episode is a raw, honest conversation with Nicole Bielenin — sharing her real experience of losing her Instagram account and what came after.

We’re unpacking the reality of relying on social media for your business, how to pivot when things fall apart, and why diversification isn’t optional—it’s necessary.

This conversation applies whether you’re:

• A business owner relying heavily on Instagram for leads
• A photographer trying to grow your audience and bookings
• Feeling stuck in social media burnout or inconsistency
• Or someone who wants to build a business that can survive anything

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ What actually happens when your Instagram account gets hacked
✨ The emotional and business impact of losing your platform
✨ Why relying on one marketing channel is risky
✨ How to pivot quickly and build new lead sources
✨ The power of email lists, referrals, and in-person connections
✨ What “owning your audience” really means
✨ How to rebuild your presence from zero
✨ Why engagement and connection matter more than followers
✨ The difference between vanity metrics and real business growth
✨ How to create a business model that isn’t dependent on social media

⚠️ This episode is based on personal experience and professional perspective — not business or cybersecurity advice.

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🎙️ Episode 20 is LIVE — Mindset, Growth & What It Really Takes to Scale

This episode shifts the conversation — from strategy to the thing that actually determines your success.

Your mindset.

The fears.
The doubts.
The moments where you want to quit… but don’t.

Motherhood 🤝 Business.
Passion 🤝 Profit.

Learning how to charge what you’re worth…
And becoming the version of yourself who can actually sustain it.

This episode is a raw, honest conversation with photographer Marie Buck — diving into the real, behind-the-scenes journey of building a business, navigating growth, and pushing through the uncomfortable seasons that no one talks about enough.

We’re unpacking everything from shifting out of a “passion-only” mindset to building a profitable business model, the power of community, and what it actually looks like to evolve as both an artist and a business owner.

This conversation applies whether you’re:

• A photographer trying to grow or pivot your business
• Feeling stuck in your pricing, confidence, or direction
• Navigating a season of doubt, burnout, or inconsistency
• Or someone who knows they’re capable of more—but hasn’t fully stepped into it yet

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ The mindset shifts required to grow and scale your business
✨ Moving from “passion project” to sustainable income
✨ The transition from shoot-and-burn to product-based sales
✨ Why community (your “pod”) can make or break your growth
✨ Navigating slow seasons, self-doubt, and setbacks
✨ Losing clients—and why it’s sometimes necessary
✨ The power of investing in mentorship and education
✨ Learning to stop projecting your own budget onto your clients
✨ Why growth requires doing things before you feel ready
✨ What it really looks like to build a business that lasts

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🎙️ Episode 19 (Part 2) is LIVE — Mommy Makeover, Surgery Details & What No One Tells You This episode continues the conversation — and goes even deeper into the details most people don’t fully understand before making a decision.The procedures.The long-term outcomes.The things that matter after surgery — not just before it.Motherhood 🤝 Confidence.Decisions 🤝 Education.Learning how to advocate for your body…And understanding what actually creates a good result vs. a great one.This episode is a raw, honest continuation of our conversation with a board-certified plastic surgeon — breaking down the technical, physical, and long-term aspects of a mommy makeover.We’re unpacking everything from implant types and incision choices to recovery, lifestyle factors, and how your body changes over time — so you can make decisions with clarity, not confusion.This conversation applies whether you’re:• Seriously considering a mommy makeover or plastic surgery• In the research phase and trying to understand your options• A mom navigating body changes and long-term results• Or someone who wants to make informed, confident decisions about your bodyIn this episode, we talk about:✨ Implant types, profiles, and how they impact your final result✨ Incision placement and how it affects healing and aesthetics✨ The reality of recovery and what to expect long-term✨ How lifestyle, fitness, and anatomy play into your results✨ Fat transfer — what it is and why it’s not always recommended✨ What happens to your body years after surgery✨ How weight loss (including GLP-1s) impacts outcomes✨ The importance of timing your surgery for the best results✨ Why customization matters more than trends or outside opinions✨ The difference between a “good” result and a truly great one⚠️ This episode is based on personal experience and professional perspective — not medical advice.To make sure you never miss an episode:❤️ Like the episode⭐ Subscribe so you never miss a drop🔔 Turn on post notifications📲 Follow us on Instagram:@brittanyeliseofficial@brittanyelisephotography@thephotographersframer👩‍⚕️ Featuring: @dr.girardot

🎙️ Episode 19 is LIVE — Plastic Surgery, Confidence & Making Informed DecisionsThis episode dives into a conversation that so many people are curious about… but don’t always have honest access to — what plastic surgery actually looks like from both a patient and a professional perspective.The questions.The misconceptions.The emotional side no one really talks about.Motherhood 🤝 Confidence.Medical expertise 🤝 Real-life experience.Years of curiosity…And finally having the conversation with someone you trust.This episode is a raw, honest conversation about what it means to make informed decisions about your body — and how to approach plastic surgery with clarity, confidence, and realistic expectations.We’re unpacking everything from breast augmentations and tummy tucks to consultation red flags and long-term outcomes — breaking down what actually matters when you’re considering a procedure.This conversation applies whether you’re:• Considering a mommy makeover or plastic surgery for the first time• A mom navigating body changes after pregnancy• Someone overwhelmed by conflicting information online• Or simply curious about what goes into these decisions behind the scenesIn this episode, we talk about:✨ The difference between under the muscle vs. over the muscle implants✨ Why implant “size” is the wrong way to think about results✨ How surgeons actually choose implant size in the OR✨ The truth about asymmetry (and why it’s completely normal)✨ When you do — and don’t — need a breast lift✨ Common misconceptions about breastfeeding after surgery✨ The emotional and mental side of making this decision✨ What fat transfer really looks like (and why it’s not for everyone)✨ Diastasis recti, tummy tucks, and what can’t be fixed with the gym✨ The impact of weight loss (including GLP-1s) on surgical results✨ What to ask during a consultation — and red flags to look for⚠️ This episode is based on personal experience and professional perspective — not medical advice.To make sure you never miss an episode:❤️ Like the episode⭐ Subscribe so you never miss a drop🔔 Turn on post notifications📲 Follow us on Instagram:@brittanyeliseofficial@brittanyelisephotography@thephotographersframerFollow Dr. G: @⁠dr.girardot⁠

🎙️ Episode 19 is LIVE — Plastic Surgery, Confidence & Making Informed Decisions

This episode dives into a conversation that so many people are curious about… but don’t always have honest access to — what plastic surgery actually looks like from both a patient and a professional perspective.

The questions.

The misconceptions.

The emotional side no one really talks about.

Motherhood 🤝 Confidence.

Medical expertise 🤝 Real-life experience.

Years of curiosity…
And finally having the conversation with someone you trust.

This episode is a raw, honest conversation about what it means to make informed decisions about your body — and how to approach plastic surgery with clarity, confidence, and realistic expectations.

We’re unpacking everything from breast augmentations and tummy tucks to consultation red flags and long-term outcomes — breaking down what actually matters when you’re considering a procedure.

This conversation applies whether you’re:

• Considering a mommy makeover or plastic surgery for the first time

• A mom navigating body changes after pregnancy

• Someone overwhelmed by conflicting information online

• Or simply curious about what goes into these decisions behind the scenes

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ The difference between under the muscle vs. over the muscle implants

✨ Why implant “size” is the wrong way to think about results

✨ How surgeons actually choose implant size in the OR

✨ The truth about asymmetry (and why it’s completely normal)

✨ When you do — and don’t — need a breast lift

✨ Common misconceptions about breastfeeding after surgery

✨ The emotional and mental side of making this decision

✨ What fat transfer really looks like (and why it’s not for everyone)

✨ Diastasis recti, tummy tucks, and what can’t be fixed with the gym

✨ The impact of weight loss (including GLP-1s) on surgical results

✨ What to ask during a consultation — and red flags to look for

⚠️ This episode is based on personal experience and professional perspective — not medical advice.

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Mastermind Links:

Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time?

Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum — plus the exact tools and strategies she still uses in her own business today.

Join the waitlist:

⁠⁠https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com⁠⁠

Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Money Movement Workshop:

Part 1:
⁠⁠https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c⁠⁠

Part 2:
⁠⁠https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f⁠⁠

Episode 19 is LIVE — Aging, Motherhood & Building a Business That Lasts

This episode dives into a conversation we don’t hear enough about — what it actually looks like to grow, evolve, and stay relevant in an industry that constantly feels young.

The transition.
The identity shift.
The quiet fear of “aging out” — and the truth behind it.

Motherhood 🤝 Purpose.

17+ years in business.
Raising children… and then releasing them into the world.
And now… stepping into a new chapter with more clarity, freedom, and intention than ever before.

This episode is a raw, honest conversation about what happens when your life experience becomes your greatest advantage — and how to build a business that grows with you, not against you.

We’re unpacking what it means to evolve as a photographer, a mother, and a business owner — from navigating physical changes and burnout, to rediscovering purpose, to realizing that your next chapter might be your most powerful yet.

This conversation applies whether you’re:
• A photographer feeling like you’re falling behind or aging out
• A mom navigating identity beyond motherhood
• A business owner thinking about long-term sustainability
• Or someone entering a new chapter and unsure what it looks like next

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Why “aging out” of the industry is actually your advantage
✨ How life experience becomes your biggest differentiator
✨ The emotional and physical shifts that come with long-term entrepreneurship
✨ Navigating health challenges and being proactive with your body
✨ What happens when your kids leave the house — and what comes next
✨ The freedom that comes with this phase of life (that no one talks about)
✨ Building a business that supports your future — not just your present
✨ Letting go of old identities and stepping into a new version of yourself
✨ Why your purpose matters more than your portfolio
✨ The power of creating a full-service experience for your clients

⚠️ This episode is based on personal experience and perspective — not medical advice.

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Mastermind Links:
Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time?

Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum — plus the exact tools and strategies she still uses in her own business today.

Join the waitlist:
⁠https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com⁠

Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?
This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Money Movement Workshop:
Part 1:
⁠https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c⁠

Part 2:
⁠https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

Episode 18 is LIVE — Mommy Makeover, Post-Op Reality

This episode was recorded two weeks after Brittany’s surgery — and it’s the part no one really prepares you for.

The recovery.
The pain.
The emotional rollercoaster that hits after the decision is already made.

Motherhood 🤝 Healing.

Four pregnancies.
Years of breastfeeding.
And now… learning how to slow down, ask for help, and let your body recover.

This episode is the raw, unfiltered conversation about what post-op actually looks like — physically, mentally, and emotionally — when you’re in it.

We’re unpacking the full recovery experience — from anesthesia fears that didn’t matter, to the parts that were way harder than expected, to what healing really demands of you.

This conversation applies whether you’re:
• A mom navigating recovery after pregnancy or surgery
• Considering a mommy makeover or cosmetic procedure
• A business owner learning what it means to release control
• Or someone in a season where you’re forced to slow down

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Why anesthesia wasn’t the scariest part (and what actually was)
✨ The reality of recovery — pain, mobility, and total dependence
✨ The difference between breast procedures vs. tummy tuck healing
✨ Post-surgery “blues” and the emotional impact of being bed-bound
✨ What it’s like needing help with everything in the early days
✨ Unexpected challenges — like getting sick during recovery
✨ The importance of choosing a surgeon you fully trust
✨ Letting go of control and allowing someone else to make decisions for your body
✨ What surprised Brittany most about the healing process
✨ The small wins that remind you you’re getting better

⚠️ This episode is based on personal experience and perspective — not medical advice.

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Mastermind Links:

Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time?

Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum — plus the exact tools and strategies she still uses in her own business today.

Join the waitlist:
https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com

Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Money Movement Workshop:
Part 1:
https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c

Part 2:
https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

🎙️ Episode 17 is LIVE — Mommy Makeover, The Night Before

This episode was recorded the night before Brittany’s surgery — and it’s everything people don’t usually talk about.

The fear. The vulnerability. The second-guessing. The emotions that hit when the decision becomes real.

Motherhood 🤝 Identity.

Nine years of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Over 3,000 days of giving your body to your babies.
And then… the moment where you choose yourself.

This episode is the raw, unfiltered conversation about what it feels like to step into something you can’t control — and fully trust someone else with your body, your vision, and your outcome.

We’re unpacking the emotional side of a mommy makeover — from fear of anesthesia to the pressure of perfectionism, to what it really takes to make a confident, informed decision.

This conversation applies whether you’re:
• A mom navigating life after pregnancy + breastfeeding
• Considering a mommy makeover or cosmetic procedure
• A business owner thinking about trust + client experience
• Or someone learning to make decisions for yourself again

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ The fear of going under anesthesia (even as a healthcare professional)
✨ Control vs. vulnerability — and why this feels different than childbirth
✨ How Brittany chose her surgeon (and what eliminated the others)
✨ The importance of energy, trust, and client experience in big decisions
✨ Red flags in consultations — and why confidence matters
✨ The emotional reality of not being in control of the outcome
✨ Body changes after 9 years of pregnancy + breastfeeding
✨ Why this decision has nothing to do with unrealistic body standards
✨ The financial conversation — formula vs. breastfeeding vs. investing in yourself
✨ The pressure women carry (physically, emotionally, mentally) — and not talking about it

⚠️ This episode is based on personal experience and perspective — not medical advice.

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Mastermind Links:

Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time?

Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum — plus the exact tools and strategies she still uses in her own business today.

Join the waitlist:
https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com

Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Money Movement Workshop:
Part 1:
https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c

Part 2:
https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f